LFC World heads to Africa

Nairobi has been confirmed as the next stop for LFC World presented by Standard Chartered.

The free two-day fan experience will see the creation of an LFC World Hub, which will be open from 11am to 7pm at St Mary's School in Kenya's capital on February 23 and 24, 2019.

LFC fans in Kenya will be able to enjoy a whole host of activities for all ages and meet Reds legends John Barnes, Sami Hyypia and Vladimir Smicer.

Now in its third season, LFC World presented by Standard Chartered has already visited nine countries across the globe, bringing a truly authentic LFC experience to thousands of Reds.

Hyypia said: "For Reds in Kenya, LFC World Nairobi is the place to be. We know not all our fans can make it to Anfield, so this is our way of bringing Anfield closer to them. We can't wait to meet everyone, it's going to be a fantastic weekend."

Within the Hub, fans will be able to have their very own taste of Anfield with recreations of iconic landmarks such as the Shankly Gates, the This Is Anfield sign and LFC World's very own version of the home dressing room, where fans can sit under the shirts of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino.

Supporters also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with one of the most iconic pieces of silverware in world football: the Champions League trophy.

There will be lots of fun activities for fans to take part in throughout the event, and special prizes and giveaways provided by presenting partner Standard Chartered Bank and other event partners, including Western Union and Carlsberg.

Not only can supporters take part in all these free activities, but they can also enjoy a free-to-attend viewing party on Sunday February 24 at the LFC World Hub, where they can watch Jürgen Klopp's team take on Manchester United.

Live on-stage activity with Hyypia, Barnes and Smicer is set to start at 3pm, with kick-off at 5.05pm local time.

Lamin Manjang, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, said: "In Kenya, we have celebrated this partnership since 2013 when we launched the first five-a-side football tournament, 'The Road to Anfield'.

"Through this partnership, we have rolled out several brand awareness activities across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As a bank that puts clients at the centre of everything that we do, it is our commitment to provide only the best experiences to our clients.

"I believe bringing LFC legends, the interactive experience from one of the world's best football clubs and soccer clinics targeting young budding talents would be the perfect testament of our commitment."